RYAN INGHAM SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR FATAL PUNCH IN MANCHESTER

In a tragic incident that has shocked the city of Manchester, Ryan Ingham has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of fatally assaulting his girlfriend with a single punch. The devastating event unfolded during a night out in Manchester city centre, where a heated argument between the couple escalated unexpectedly, leading to a tragic outcome.

Witnesses present at the scene reported seeing Ingham approach Caroline Finigan and deliver a forceful punch that knocked her unconscious. The assault occurred near Shudehill, close to Hannover Street, at approximately 01:10 GMT on January 16th. Following the attack, Finigan was left lying on the ground, and emergency services were called to the scene. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries later that evening in hospital.

At the time of the incident, Ingham was 27 years old and resided on Southdown Crescent, Blackley, Manchester. He was initially charged with murder but denied the charge. However, during the court proceedings, he was convicted of the crime at an earlier hearing. The court heard that the couple had been together for two years and had a history of frequent arguments, often heated and intense. The altercation on January 16th was described as a culmination of ongoing disputes, but the court emphasized that Ingham’s actions were reckless and unforgivable.

Senior police officer Duncan Thorpe commented on the case, stating that although the couple’s relationship was marked by regular disagreements, the violence inflicted by Ingham was beyond acceptable limits. He expressed the profound sadness felt by Finigan’s family, who are devastated and unable to comprehend how someone who claimed to love her could commit such an act of violence that ultimately led to her death.

Ingham was sentenced to a minimum of 16 years in prison, a punishment that reflects the severity of his actions. The court’s decision underscores the lasting impact of this tragic event on the victims, their families, and the community of Manchester, which continues to mourn the loss of Caroline Finigan.